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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.65, 518.55 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.65, 518.55 and 114.62 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.65 : 518.55 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.65/518.55 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.65x = 518.55 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.65x = 59,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,433.61/345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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